Nangong Xue folded the satin in half and placed it on her arm. She picked up the pieces of cloth that she had thrown down and arranged them neatly. After a while, there was only a piece of green satin left in her hand. She glanced sideways at An Yesun and suddenly ran forward with a smile on her face. She unfolded the cloth and covered him with it, slowly extending it from his shoulders to his body. An Yesun was shocked and said, "You … go away, don't move!" The cloth slid across his arm as if it was touching his skin. He avoided it as if it was too late.
Nangong Xue said, "You look good wearing this, but you should always have a change of clothes with you. Why don't I pick one for you too? You look like an otherworldly master. "An Yesun was displeased and said," I don't need it. Stand further away. "
Nangong Xue laughed and said, "You're so impolite. If it was your Menglin who asked you to accompany her to pick satin, you would also be this impatient. It's no wonder she's angry and ignores you. Speaking of which, have you never seen her dress up? Then you should pay more attention to what you wear. Once her gaze falls on you, she won't be able to look away … "
An Yesun's expression suddenly turned cold. He raised his hand and flung the cloth away. Then, he gave Nangong Xue a shove and turned to leave. Nangong Xue thought, "Why is he angry? How strange, I didn't say anything wrong! " Just as she was about to chase after him, the shopkeeper came up to her and said with a smile, "Miss, you haven't paid yet!"
Nangong Xue hurriedly took out her purse and rummaged through it. In her anxiety and confusion, she couldn't find enough money. When she saw that An Yesun had already disappeared, she stomped her foot angrily and said angrily, "I don't want it anymore!" She threw down the two pieces of cloth and rushed in the direction An Yesun had left. Behind him, the shopkeeper's incessant cursing could be heard. It was as if he was complaining about how he had bumped into a lunatic when he had just opened for business.
An Yesun didn't walk very fast. The Nangong Xue took a few turns and found him without much effort. She was just about to open her mouth to apologize, but she did not know where she had done wrong, and she did not want to lower her status because of this. She thought, "You can throw a tantrum at people as you wish, but other people won't have to rush over to beg for your forgiveness." She held her breath and did not open her mouth again the whole way.
In the evening, the two of them arrived at a small valley. Nangong Xue saw the gurgling streams on both sides of the lake and fishes swimming in the transparent water. She was overjoyed and called out, "Let's catch some fish and roast them for dinner, shall we?"
An Yesun said, "Childish. I didn't bring a fire starter, how are you going to start a fire? " Nangong Xue had been worried that he would hold a grudge against her for what had happened during the day, so she didn't want to answer him. Now, she saw that he wasn't that narrow-minded. Moreover, he shouldn't blame her for what had happened during the day. Perhaps he had already thought things through. She turned her head and said, "Haven't you heard of the ancient people drilling wood to start a fire? There are many large trees nearby. If we cut down any one of them, it would be more than enough to make firewood for tonight's fire. The rest can even be used as oars on the boat. "An Yesun frowned and said," Tonight? You're planning to stay here for the night? "
Nangong Xue said, "That's right. I've always dreamed that I could go sightseeing with Shixiong in these beautiful places. Now I can make up for it a little. Listen to me, let's eat some roasted fish first, set up some blankets here, and sleep in the open for the night. We'll leave the next day. We'll definitely reach Mount Hua before noon. There's no need to rush. "
An Yesun coldly said, "There's no need to rush? Who was the one who was in a hurry earlier? " Nangong Xue's face reddened. She tried her best to look serious and said, "That was because I heard about the disaster at the mountain gate. I was worried about Shifu's safety, so I ran for my life. Anyway, my Shixiong is in charge of Mount Hua. As the Wulin Alliance Leader, he'll definitely be able to lead everyone out of this predicament. I'm just an insignificant little girl. It doesn't matter whether I'm here or not. Why don't we just let him enjoy his prestige a little more? "
An Yesun sneered and said, "So much nonsense. I think you're scared, aren't you?" Nangong Xue was shocked and said, "How did you know …" At first, she only hoped to see Li Yijie again. But as the day of her return approached, she felt nervous, fearful, and all sorts of other emotions. Things have changed with the passage of time. She really didn't know how to get along with him. She also didn't know how her Shixiong would treat her. For a moment, she really hoped that day would come later. Her secret thoughts were already known to others. She felt extremely embarrassed. She didn't want to lose her composure first. She cleared her throat and said, "Who said that? What am I scared of? "
An Yesun said, "You're scared that seeing Li Yijie will shatter your fantasy. You're really stupid. You can't hide from him forever. If you don't see him this time, I'm afraid you won't have the courage to see him again. How come you're so clear and logical when you're lecturing me, but you're still so confused about your own matters? Since you want to be a filial disciple, it's really inappropriate to ignore your Shifu like this. "
Nangong Xue said, "Who said I don't want to see him? I'm just afraid it'll be too sudden and I won't be able to control my emotions. I … I have a lot of things that I need to think about slowly. How am I going to tell Shixiong … "An Yesun said," You've thought it through very thoroughly. Why don't you think he'll have the time to listen? He's already in a terrible fix because of those stupid things about fighting back against the Sacrifice Shadow Sect. Who has time to care about your vulgar love? "
Nangong Xue's nose twitched. She said, "I know, I know. The Wulin world is in danger. As long as I have some sense, I shouldn't disturb him with love. Besides, I've known for a long time that the one he loves is Shen Shiyun. No matter how good he is to me, it's just a normal brother-sister relationship … He also has this heavy burden on his shoulders. He's always so busy that he can't leave. Wanting him to accompany me here to look at the scenery is just an extravagant hope. Besides, when the time comes, I won't have the leisure or the elegance … A lot of things are like this. If you miss that opportunity, you won't be able to do it again. As for me, I'm just an idiot who's being disliked and still foolishly thinks that it's unrequited love! I … I … Wuwu … "
By the end of her speech, she was so upset that she couldn't stop herself. A few drops of tears rolled down from the corners of her eyes and splashed into the water, creating a circle of narrow ripples. When she thought about how An Yesun would look down on her if he saw her tears, she felt embarrassed. She quickly turned around and wiped her tears.
She had always been very strong-willed. Even when she saw her martial brother and Shen Shiyun walking together intimately, she still pretended to be arrogant. After facing the wall for six years on top of Mount Hua, even when she was tortured by loneliness to the point of almost going crazy, she endured it and didn't shed a single tear. No matter how many grievances she felt, she just silently swallowed them into her stomach. This time, she lost her self-control and cried. It would've been better if she didn't try to cover it up, but when she raised her hand to wipe her tears, all of her sadness came out. She felt an indescribable sense of melancholy. Her nose was sour, and her eyes were once again filled with tears.
When An Yesun saw her crying so sadly, he didn't know why, but he suddenly remembered how Chu Menglin had cried about how he didn't receive his father's love and could only hide in a corner and wallow in self-pity. As soon as he saw the shadow of his sweetheart on Nangong Xue, he couldn't bear it anymore. He raised his eyes to look at the beautiful scenery of lakes and mountains around him. Then he thought, "In a few days, when I attack the Sacrifice Shadow Sect's headquarters, the best result I can hope for is to perish together with Demon Head Jiang. If I want to kill him and then retreat unscathed, it's just wishful thinking. Of course, this will be the last time I come to this place. Ay, she's hinting that I don't understand romance. Could it be that I was also this unromantic in the past? If Menglin wants me to play with her, then no matter what else I have on hand, would I put everything aside to play with her and just coax her to smile? Definitely not. Then I must've dampened Menglin's mood. That's why she gradually became disappointed in me and never came to find me again. Now that I think about it, how long has it been since I've played to my heart's content? "
He quickly recalled the past twenty years in his mind. Only then did he confirm that all these years, he had been busy with missions and revenge. Not a single day had he lived purely for himself. Since he didn't have long to live, what harm was there in indulging himself in the mountains and rivers? He glanced at the lake beside him and saw that a swaying reed had finally been swept into the lake by the rapid current. Only then did he say indifferently, "Don't cry anymore. Do you want the firewood to pile up in front of you, or do you want the fish in the lake to jump out of their own accord to feed you?"
Nangong Xue sobbed and said, "Are those fishes stupid? Jumping out of their own accord … isn't that the same as throwing their lives away … "After saying three sentences, she finally realized that he didn't mean any harm. She didn't dare to be too sure, so she probed," You … you're saying … you're willing to stay with me for a night? "
An Yesun said unhappily, "What else can I do? You're the only one who can't think straight. If you drown yourself, who knows whose fault it'll be? But thinking about Li Yijie's procrastination, maybe he died too early. His side is still in a mess. Without a conclusion, it'll just be a waste of time. "
Nangong Xue's tears turned into laughter. She didn't even bother to wipe away the tears in her eyes. She said, "Shixiong isn't that slow! I'm not that weak … "Halfway through her sentence, her smile stiffened. She thought about how she had unhesitatingly placed Li Yijie before herself. She was already used to it, but in Li Yijie's heart, she didn't know where he placed her.
An Yesun saw that her face was full of tears. He raised his hand halfway, but immediately lowered it again. He thought to himself, "Why should I be soft-hearted towards her? We both have our own loves. The only thing we're similar in is that we'll be separated from our sweethearts in life and death. We're in the same boat. I don't want her to misunderstand. It won't be good for either of us. " With a wave of his sleeve, he concealed his previous intention. He said, "Don't just stand there. Are you going to chop trees or not?"
Nangong Xue was still confused by her feelings and didn't pay attention to the details. When she heard his question, she hurriedly nodded and said, "Okay, I'll go now." She pulled him to a large tree. The tree was only a few decades old. The trunk wasn't thick, but the surface of the tree was bumpy and full of holes caused by insects. Nangong Xue chose this tree because it would be easier to chop it down.
An Yesun was bored to death as he looked at the tree. Occasionally, he would glance at Nangong Xue, whose face was flushed with excitement. This time, his eyes coincidentally met hers. Immediately, his whole body felt uncomfortable and he hurriedly averted his gaze. Nangong Xue didn't notice his embarrassment. She smiled and said, "Do you have an axe?" An Yesun angrily said, "Don't you have eyes? Do I look like I have an axe? "
Only then did Nangong Xue remember that the weapon he usually used was an exquisite folding fan. She didn't think that she could imitate him and use her internal energy to form a powerful sword aura to injure others. She stuck out her tongue and said, "I was just asking. If you don't have one, then don't. Why are you so angry with me?" She took the sword 'Cang Quan Long Yue' from her belt and smiled. "Nangong Xue, who has traveled the world, won't be so easily defeated. Look, I still have this."
An Yesun was stunned. He said, "You … you're using this sword to chop trees …" Nangong Xue smiled and said, "Yes, I'm making the best use of it. I'm not mistreating it. I hope the ancestors of the Yellow Mountain Sect won't make things difficult for an ignorant junior like me. I didn't mean to ruin his sword. " An Yesun was still shocked. He said, "This … you don't need to use a sledgehammer to kill a chicken … how can you say you didn't ruin it …"
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